Expatriate - Portland

Super cool, mellow, classy cocktail bar. High end, but doesn 't take itself seriously. The I woke up like this level of cool.

Few places are as fun and unapologetically unique as Expatriate. Grab some spectacular burgers and hot sour fries to accompany the delightful curated mixed cocktails. A gem in the heart of the city.

Male bartender was very nice, and accommodating. The female bartender on Saturday night 9/30 was standoffish and rude towards my trans friend. Drinks are overpriced at $16 in a small building in which you can see the insulation through the rafters. Bar was also empty on a Saturday night.

Dinner at Expatriate was one of my all time favorites on a recent trip to Portland. We made an impromptu visit one evening after it was recommended to us by a friend. We started off dinner with James Beard’s Onion and Butter Sandwich. We couldn’t leave without trying this novelty — They were simple butter sandwiches that were actually curiously delicious. We also had the Hot Sour Indian Spiced Fries, which were really well seasoned and served with sumac ranch and curry ketchup. My favorite of the evening was the Burmese Coconut Noodles, a coconut curry soup base with fried duck confit, a ramen egg, and tamarind, absolutely delicious. I would come back for this dish again and again, such a unique combination of texture and flavor.

The restaurant had dim lighting, a loud bass, quirky servers, well-crafted drinks, and delicious food, making it a great spot for a date. It is owned by the same individuals behind Beast. Although the website is lacking, the food and drinks were exceptional, earning it a five-star rating despite any shortcomings. They previously offered a gluten-free chicken and waffles dish that was amazing, but unfortunately, they have discontinued it, causing the reviewer to stop visiting.